Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Canada’s business week is set to feature a mix of energy politics, economic data and central-bank messaging. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Ontario Premier Doug Ford are scheduled to attend a Calgary event on Monday focused on Canada’s economic future, including how the country builds, transports and sells energy to global markets. Statistics Canada will release its July GDP report on Tuesday, following a preliminary estimate last month that real GDP was essentially flat, with gains in real estate, rentals and leasing offset by declines in retail trade and manufacturing. Bank of Canada senior deputy governor Carolyn Rogers delivers a speech in Victoria on Thursday. Markets are watching home-sales updates for September in Calgary and Vancouver, while national August home sales are expected to be cited as down 6.9% year over year. Finally, Build Canada Homes CEO Ana Bailão speaks in Toronto on Friday on expanding affordable housing supply.